Father charged with neglect after 4-year-old Harlem boy found dead | amNewYork
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"Police sources alleged that Modlin dialed 911 at around 8:42 p.m. on Oct. 13, informing authorities that his son was unconscious inside the sixth-floor apartment before disappearing. When officers from the 32nd Precinct arrived, they found the young boy unconscious and unresponsive."
Neighbors told amNewYork Metro they were left stunned about the tragic incident after Ragsdale was taken into custody, most notably because they say they were not even aware the couple had children, reporting that they were never seen with kids."
"Sources familiar with the incident believe Jahmeik succumbed to malnutrition. Detective’s reports imply a severe lack of care and attention, raising questions about the welfare of children in such unfortunate environments."
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